How far is Pittsfield, MA from Haverhill, MA?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, MA to Haverhill, MA is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.18 mi
02h 41m
Flight
112.52 mi
181.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.18 mi
Kilometers
257.78 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Pittsfield
79.9 mi
01h 20m
To Haverhill
80.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsfield and Haverhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and Haverhill.

  1. 1

    Start on Lanckton Court

    67 m · 10 sec · Lanckton Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    971 ft · 35 sec · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    835 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deming Street

    718 ft · 24 sec · Deming Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Housatonic Street

    2331 ft · 1 min · East Housatonic Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 57 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    564 ft · 16 sec · Emerson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bailey Boulevard

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Bailey Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and Haverhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 59%
I 495 North
49.2 mi · 31%
South Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
River Street
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 20m from Pittsfield
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsfield and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsfield to Haverhill?

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Pittsfield and 80.3 miles from Haverhill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Pittsfield and Light Rain Likely near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sturbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturbridge.

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.08 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Haverhill

#2 Haverhill

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population64,098
Coordinates42.7762000, -71.0772800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lanckton Court (-73.245361, 42.450153)
End: (-71.07732, 42.77608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.96
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.98 $43.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.84 $49.69
Premium $4.80 $27.11 $54.23
Diesel $4.49 $25.36 $50.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Haverhill. The current time is 23:02:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.